This fungus belongs to the Polyporaceae group, which means it prefers to grow on dead or rotting wood. From the information I have read, Lentinus arcularius has an important role in the ecosystem as a wood decomposer, helping the decomposition process so that nutrients can return to the soil.
Interestingly, when I touched the surface, this mushroom felt a little stiff, unlike other mushrooms which are softer. It seems environmental factors also influence the texture. I found it growing alone, but there were several other branches nearby that were also starting to grow similar fungi.
This finding reminds me even more that nature always has interesting surprises if we are willing to observe more closely. I'm curious, have friends here ever found the Lentinus arcularius mushroom too? If yes, what are the conditions where it grows? Come on, share experiences.
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Lentinus arcularius | 18 03 2025 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Lentinus arcularius |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
|---|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/266220112 | |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
| - | - | |
| =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |
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It is very nice to see such a mushroom or fungi somewhere.
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